Nishiawakura is a village with a population of about 1,300 in the Chugoku Mountains. The village is famous for having more than 200 young people moving in from the city, so there is always something new happening. On the other hand, it is a place where you can feel the richness of traditional Japan, with many forests, thriving forestry and lumber industries, and hot springs that have been around for a long time.